Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Rear-Facing Camera Replacement

Insert the SIM card ejector tool or an unfolded paperclip into the small hole on the left side of the top edge.

Press gently to avoid damaging the device.

• Continue pressing until the SIM tray is ejected.
• Remove the SIM card from the tray.

To reinsert, orient the SIM card with gold contacts up and notch at bottom right.

Press gently into the SIM tray slot.

Removing the back cover will compromise the waterproof seals, so have replacement adhesive ready or avoid liquid exposure.

• Remove four 3mm Torx screws with a TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver from the outside edges.
• Take off the rubber bumpers from the top and bottom edges of the device.

Apply gentle heat to the back edges using a heat gun, iFixit iOpener, hair dryer, or hot plate.

• Heat for approximately one minute, or until adhesive is softened.
• Be cautious not to overheat the device as this can damage the OLED display, battery and other internal components.

The metal frame will become hot to the touch; handle with care.

Insert a Jimmy tool under the edge of the back cover.

A suction handle will not provide grip due to the texture of the back cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the seam, securing it in place.
• Use a gentle sawing motion with the Jimmy tool to cut slowly around the top section.

Be cautious not to damage cables for the fingerprint sensor and camera.

Avoid prying too far into the top of the device, as this may harm the fingerprint sensor.

• Slide the Jimmy tool down the sides of the device, separating the adhesive.

• Use the opening pick to cut through any remaining adhesive.
• If using replacement strips, remove existing adhesive from the frame with the Jimmy tool.
• Open the back cover just enough to see the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector.
• Pull the back cover off carefully, as the cable is located near the front-facing camera and can tear easily.

Flip the cover slowly and set it down on top of the device.

Use care when handling internal components.

• Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable using a spudger's flat end.
• Remove the back cover.

Reconnect the fingerprint sensor cable carefully to avoid damage.

• Angle the back cover until the flex cable lines up over its socket.
• Use a spudger's flat end to snap the cable in place by pressing straight down gently.

Remove eleven 3.5 mm screws with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

• Next, remove two 2 mm screws also using the same Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

Use a flat-end spudger to carefully pry out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

Use a flat-end spudger to gently pry out the loudspeaker assembly.

Disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

• Gently lift the camera from its slot using tweezers.

• Disconnect the iris scanner flex cable from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.
• Remove the iris scanner by gently lifting it with tweezers from its slot.

Use a spudger's flat end to disconnect the battery flex cable.

Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the single 3.5 mm screw.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the Volume Up, Volume Down, and Bixby button flex cable.

Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the display flex cable.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the charging port flex cable.

Use a flat-end spudger to carefully disconnect the black and white antenna cables.

Disconnect the flex cable with a flat-end spudger.

Be careful not to damage the cable connectors.

Locate the top edge of the motherboard.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap, ensuring it's seated securely.
• Pry gently upwards to release the motherboard, working carefully to avoid damage.

Flip the motherboard over so the rear-facing camera is facing downwards.

• Use a spudger to disconnect the camera's flex cable.

Flip the motherboard over.

• Pop the camera out of its socket using a flat spudger or your fingers.
• Avoid applying too much bending pressure on the motherboard to prevent damage.
• When using your fingers, be careful not to touch the lens of the new camera to avoid blurry pictures.